Rivers Assembly Reinstates Three Lawmakers Loyal to Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has recalled three lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, rescinding its earlier decision to declare their seats vacant. This decision was made during a plenary session on Monday, following appeals from the lawmakers, Victor Oko-Jumbo (Bonny Constituency), Sokari Goodboy Sokari (Ahoada West Constituency), and Timothy Oruibienimigha (Opobo/Nkoro Constituency), who were suspended in October 2023.

The Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, received letters of appeal from the lawmakers, which were read during the session. They expressed regret for not resuming their duties, claiming they were unaware that their suspension had been lifted on December 20, 2023, after a presidential intervention.

The Speaker emphasized that the law should be applied without emotion and that justice should guide the House's decision. Following a vote, the House agreed to rescind the earlier decision, allowing the lawmakers to return and represent their constituencies.